| Sacha Baron Cohen · Uri Geller · Avram Grant · Yossi Benayoun |
| Total population |
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| Israeli-born residents 11,892 (2001 Census) Total Israelis 7,000-70,000 (estimates) |
| Regions with significant populations |
| London |
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Israelis in the United Kingdom refers to citizens or residents of the United Kingdom who were originally from Israel.
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In 2001 Israel was the 68th most common birthplace for British residents; some 11,892 Israeli natives called the UK home.[1] It is unknown how many British-born people are of Israeli descent, as this was not listed as a separate ethnic group in the 2001 Census (estimates vary from 7,000 to 70,000).[2] The majority of Israelis in the UK live in London and, in particular, the densely populated Jewish area of Golders Green.[2] The vast majority of Israeli Britons follow the Jewish faith. The most common languages amongst the Israeli British community are Hebrew, Arabic and British English.
Some Israelis expatriates in Europe complain of being excluded from the rest of the Jewish community. Only two percent of expats in Britain and France who responded to a survey said that they feel like part of the local Jewish community. Despite many Israelis claiming not to feel connected to other Jewish groups in the country, around 33% of those interviewed feel more attached to their faith than to the identity of Israeli, compared to 11% who identify less as Jews.[3] A survey by JTA reported that the Israeli community in the UK had little involvement in the local Jewish community, even though they chose to live in predominantly Jewish areas. Israeli immigrants in the UK often complain of being discouraged by the "frosty" attitude of British Jews toward them. Yet at the same time, many Israelis in Britain are indifferent to the local Jewish community and reluctant to become part of it.[2]
Alondon is London's main Hebrew-language magazine that caters primarily to the Israeli British community.[4]
One of the most notable British people of Israeli descent is Sacha Baron Cohen, a comedian, writer and Golden Globe-winning actor. His mother came from Israel.[5]
cIn 2008, six Israelis were counted amongst the top 50 richest people in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Rich List, equal to the number of people born in the UK who made the top 50.[6] They include Sammy and Eyal Ofer, who were listed as 15th with a total worth of £3.4 billion; Lev Leviev (worth £2.5 billion); Benny Steinmetz; and brothers Eddie and Saul Zakai.[6]
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